04 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1913
Page
1
Local notices report visits and business from Chicago to Attica and Gillam, with a Michigan City excursion closing season. Mentions include J C Gish and son of Chenoa, Selmer and Rogers of Gillam, Rose Clark from Flora, and Mrs. Judson Fitzpatrick’s gradual recovery. Also notes political nominations in Monticello and a Ramble through Illinois, plus minor crimes and community happenings.
Trustee F C Westphal announces Francesville and Salem township schools begin Monday September 15. Francesville building condemned by state health board but in use until new facility is ready. staff include Superintendent L P Good Principal Glenwood Tuttle and teachers Hazel Parker Sih Aery Mary Hubbard. Fulton County goes dry by 65 of 256 vote. Grass Creek saloon closed. Kewanna and Union townships had gone wet recently. Otto Clark, son of Rev A L Clark, died in U S Navy. life insurance of 2500 paid to his parents. Forest Lighthart and Laura May Carroll wed at Bloomington. Clifford Boulden to teach in Jasper County after training at Muncie. Miss Opal Parker of Medaryville visiting Molitors.
The Monon street fair ended Friday with crowds enjoying ideal weather. Attendance peaked Thursday while an airplane show on Wednesday disappointed on Thursday due to engine trouble. Local ball games featured Monon defeating Rensselaer Winamac and Delphi, including a 3 to 0 win over Delphi in the seventh inning.
The Jordan family all fall ill with typhoid fever except one child staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs R M Jordan. Mrs Jordan and the eldest son improve while Mr Jordan remains seriously ill. The outbreak is linked to a rotten potato sack found in a corner of the milk house.
Peroxide hydrogen in several sizes priced 19c 15c and 25c, white wine vinegar 20c per gallon, all featured at City Drug Store. Muskie and watermelon selections praised as best for the money and kept ice cold at Swings.
Report from the Wabash Plain Dealer notes Lee Wright organized farm workers to plow midnight to beat daytime heat. The humorous saying turn ground while the moon shines is referenced as attempts to adapt old adage to moonlit work.
A sale by the Christian Workers opens Saturday at Hubbell’s office starting 9 o’clock. Items include chicken baked beans noodles pie jelly roll cake bread baked apples pickles and more.
The last William sport ball team will play at Monon with Shultz and Mason as Monon's battery. A number from here plan to attend the game. Also advertised a complete line of tablets pens inks pencils erasers rulers at City Drug Store.
Open seasons begin September 1 with federal limits through December 15 in the northern zone and a spring ban on migratory birds. Divorce rates rise in Gary with reasons including abandonment and cruelty. A G A R encampment plans a September Lafayette to Chattanooga trip via Monon Route L N and NC St L lines with special cars and flexible return, including sleeping-car options and extended tickets.
Notice to settle. I have carried several accounts over the summer which I would be pleased to have settled at once. Dr. L. A. Leach.
Found a door key attached to a ladies handkerchief at this office. The note indicates the key was found near the City Drug Store and Chamberlains corn plaster is advertised. Please claim by describing the key and handkerchief.
Notice to farmers invites interested persons to a meeting at Francesville school house Saturday afternoon September 6 at 2 o'clock. The gathering aims to organize a farmer's elevator project and handle related business as directed by the committee.
Local shop offers Francesville Indiana spoons single or six designs, Blue Front. Photo Play Nights run Mondays Wednesdays Saturdays with doors at 7 30 show at 7 45 five and ten cent tickets. Madison county corn at 75 cents a bushel with crops cut short due to breath. Four ten gallon cider barrels and one 48 gallon barrel for sale. Swing Brothers and City Drug Store advertise new flower pots at 5 10 and 15 cents.
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